Château Montfollet - Côtes de Bourg Altus 2020

Côtes de Bourg|Red wine

3.2/5 (4 customers)

91-92/100

James Suckling

Médaille d'Or

Concours Féminalise

Médaille d'Or

Concours Bordeaux

Médaille d'Or

Challenge International du Vin

88/100

Wine Enthusiast

Merlot

delicious

juicy

"Three-time gold medalist!"

“Plenty of blackberries and blueberries with hints of damp earth and chocolate. Full-bodied and flavorful. Juicy, chewy tannins. A savory finish.” (James Suckling 2021) - This red wine, winner of three gold medals, is undoubtedly one of our bestsellers!

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Estate

Château Montfollet

Vintage

Altus

Vintage

2020

Designation

Côtes de Bourg

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

95% Merlot, 5% Malbec

Terroirs

Red bass

Viticulture

Traditional and carefully cultivated (HVE 3 certified)

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Traditional

Livestock farming

Aged for 18 months in barrels (80% new and 20% previously used)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep black

Nose

Very complex, with aromas of dark fruit, cocoa, vanilla, and spices

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied, with silky tannins. A very aromatic finish enhanced by notes of jammy fruit and toast

Serve

At 17-18°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2024

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with grilled red meat, a platter of cold cuts and cheeses...

More information at Château Montfollet

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The 67 hectares of vineyards on this family-owned estate overlook the Gironde estuary, directly across from Margaux’s most prestigious wines. Determined to unlock the potential of these magnificent terroirs while respecting the environment, Dominique Raimond employs every possible method of cultivation and winemaking to produce a great wine from the Blaye region. The whites are generally very aromatic, with lovely structure and a perfect balance of freshness. The Côtes-de-Bourg Cuvée Altus is always top-notch, as is the grand vin from Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux. A flagship estate in both appellations. Montfollet is part of the Châteaux Solidaires association, which brings together ten winemakers from the Blaye region who retain their own identities while sharing cellars and equipment in a cooperative spirit. Château Haut-Prieur is part of this association, and its 2016 vintage is superb.

Decanter

Rated Winery Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Château Montfollet, one of the leading estates in the Blaye and Bourgeais regions, has been managed since 1991 by Dominique Raimond, who also owns several other châteaux: Haut Lalande, Graulet, Merigot, Haut Grela, and Puy d'Amour. Dominique Raimond is a member of the Cars cooperative (founded in 1937), renamed “Châteaux solidaires” in 2011, which vinifies the harvests of about ten member châteaux—selected with great care—separately.

Concours Vins de Bordeaux

Wine rated (2022 guide) Gold Medal (Bordeaux Wine Competition)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2023 guide) 88/100

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

With hints of Malbec, this wine is firm and well-structured. The predominance of Merlot gives the wine richness and aromas of black plums. This wine, aged in oak barrels, will be ready to drink starting in 2025.